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The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
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BLOOD SCATTERED.
A SHOCKING MURDER REPORTED
FROM SUMTER COUNTY.

AMERlCUs, Ga, April l0-The
blcodiest murder known in the
annals of this county has Just
been enacted IN one of the outly-
ing districts. i'll which the princi-
pals were both women. On the
plantation Of Colonel George w.
Thomas live two families of col,r-
ed people mar ed respectively Will
liams and Poole. Sukie Williams,
the mother of the Williams family,
engaged Lizzie Poole, girl of
twenty, to take care of her chill
dren during her morning absence.
No sooner had the IN other disap-
peared than Lizzie found that she
bad her hands full. She at length
chastised one of the young offend
ers. When the mother returned,
and Lizzie had gone off to her
home, the story was laid before
her, duly embellished. Sukie flew
into a frightful rage and vowed
vengeance. She got The hoe, and
making one of the ch iidren turn
the grindstone while she sharpen
ed it, she soon had it in trim for
effective work. She proceeded
straight way to the Poole home,
and called the unsuspecting gill
out.
AS soon as Lizzie appeared on
the outside, Sukie Williams DEALT
her fearful blow, the sharp edge
of the hoe sinking into the girls
skull, and fairly 5evering the head
in two halves Not satisfied with
this work, the hloodthirsty muir
deress dealt blow after blow upon
the prostrate body of the dead
woman, and it was not until she
was pulled off by several men that
she ceased her work. Her clothes
were fairly covered with the
splashing blood of her victim.
The woman was at once seized
by the officers, and hurried off to
Jail here. The murderess pre-
scented a shocking appearance
upon her arrival here, nearly
every inch of her clothing being
blood stained.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
The First Keen Twinge.

AS the season advances, the
pains and aches by which rheu-
matism makes itself known, are
experienced after every exposure.
1t is not claimed that Hoods Sar-
saparilla is a specific for rheuma-
tism-we doubt if there is, or can
be, such remedy. But the thou.
sands benefited by Hoods Sar-
saparilla, warrant us in urging
others who suffer from rheuma-
tism to take it before the first keen
twinge.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
Because

You have never killed a man is
an excellent reason for net Rt-
tempting it, but because you nave
never bought any Of our fashion
bic scarfs and neckwear is no rea-
sou why you should not nov be-
gin. We have the prettiest scarfs
in the city. WILLIAMS az DAVIS.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

Az effort will be made to have
congress pass bill pensioning
men on the union side who hired
substitutes in the late war. The
next thing in order is for some
fellow to introduce bill to pen
sion the brave boys who hid out
ia swamps.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

THERE is CONSERVATION in At.
ihnta military circles. A few days
ago Mrs. Willie Burton invaded
'She Office Of Col. w. 4. Meyers
End horse.whipped him. She was
attei wards fined $40 for assnnlt.
INT this does not seem to have
80 = sesoshing effect upon tho
tgfhts aolcnels in Atlanta
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
SHEFFIELDS SONS IN JAIL.
A STARTLING SENSATION PROMISED
IN EARLY COUNTY.

BLAKELY, Ga, April a.-The
grand jury, in session for the past
week, returned to-day bills against
Ruins Lawrence and Benjaman
Tahferror charging them with the
murder of Seaborn Sheffield,
which occurred near Arlington
last spnng, Both the young men
married adopted daughters Of
Sheffield, and have always borne
good characters in their commu-
mites. From what can be learn
ed, SO conflicting are the rumors
regarding the testimony upon
which they were indicted, that ct
present all is conjecture as to the
result Of the findings of the grand
jury. The accrsed we're refused
bail, and now rest in the county
jail: They viii probably be tried
on Tuesday next.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

SAYS the Gainesville Courant:
sit is refreshing to know that
there Is an increased demand for
watermelon seed in the lower end
OF the State. Soon the festive
collie instigator will be getting in
Its work on ths northern bloody
cart howlers. Then all will be
we'll"
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

Wants The Facts * nawn.

Mr.. Editor: I and my neigh
bors have been led SO many
times into buying different things
for the liver, kidneys and blood,
that have done us more harm than
good, | feel it due your readers
to advise them when an honest
and good medicine like DIR. Har-
ter's Iron Tonic can be had. Yours
truly,
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
Habisual COstlvencss

is the bane of nearly every wo-
man. Every woman owes IL to
herself and to her family to use
that celebrated medicine, Kidney
Wort 1t is the sure remedy for
constipation, and for all disc rders
of the kidneys and liver. Dry or
liquid, price S100.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
How Women Would Vote.

Were women allowed to vote,
every one in the land who has
used Dr.. Pierce's "Fayorite Pre-
scription" would vote it be an
unfailing remedy for the diseases
peculiar to her sex. by druggists.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

One year ago the CUTIoURA and Soar
cured little girl in our house of the worst
sore head we ever saw, and the REsoLvEsr
and CUTICURA are now curing young gen.
t'eman of sore leg, while the physicians
are trying to have it amputated. I! viii
save his leg. S. B. SMITH & BRO,
Covington, Ky.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

JoHE SHERMAN has cast an
anchor to windward and is bid
ding against Blaine in the matter
OF social equality. 1t is hard on
The negroes who are asked to rec
ogDize John as an equal.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
THOMSON, Ga, August 9Th, 'S3
Dr.W. NJ. Pitts:

DEAR SIR Your medicine, Pitt 5
Carm. u tive, sells weM- super
cedes anything yet introduced for
children. i sell more Of it than
all other medicines for children
All who use it are pleased.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

DAKOTA intends to try her luck
with the next congresa. She has
been knocking at the door of the
Union q long time.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
Shoes.

Our stock Of shoes ia unsur-
passed in point Of neatness aud
durability XII styles and quail
ties VI all prices.
H. WlLllANa 4 DAVIS.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

WHEN the Interstate commerce
bill comes in contact with the
business world, congress will be
voted congregation of asses.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

The Interstate commerce bill
has a civil rights clause in it.
Yet, southern congressman voted
for it.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

Down in the prolific county of
TeIfair, the other day, lady gave
birth to four children. The opin-
ION OF her husband has not been
heard at this office
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

ATLANTA was the first city to
indorse the interstate commerce
hill AMI now she is the first city
TO kick against its provisions
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

FIVE negro men were strung up
on one limb the other day at
Yorkvflle, 8. c., for numbering a
little white boy. The YorkvilIe
method is short, sharp and deci-
Sive.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
BaPMILL not be undersold.
Application Tor Years Sup
port.

GEORGIA, Ordipary's Office.
Whereas, Mary G. Baldwin having
made application for years support. for
herself and minor child out of the estate of
l.. S. Baldwin, late of said county, de-
ceased, and the commissioners having as
seSsed the sum of six hundred dollars as
said years supp 1rt, all persons interested
are hereby notified to show cause, il any
they cSn, why sad sum should not he al
lowed and set apart for said applicant,
after the expiration of thirty DAYS from
the date hereof. II. s. BELL,
At Ordinary.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
Prairie NANCE

Itch, Prairie Mango aud
Scratches Of every ki.l cured in
so minutes hy Woolfords Saule.
ry lotion. Use no other. This
nefer Fails. Sold by w. e. ken
drick, DrnsgFSi, Dsw son, ca,
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

The Albany News reports ru-
NOR that the B. & w. road has
been scooped by the Central.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

In Cuthbert there is talk" that
the Columbus Southern will not
be built. Our Cuthbert neighhors
are afflicted with a torpid liver
and can't appreciate the healthy
condition of the Columbus South
erD.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

The Baptist Convention Of
Georgia will convene in Albany
on the 2lst inst. Delegates ex-
pecting to attend are requested
by the committee of hospitality
to :end their names Immediately
10 b. A. Collier, Esq.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

TIE importance of purifying the blood can
not be oyerestimated, for without pure blood
you cannot enjoy good health.
AZ this season nearly every one: needs a
good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich
the blood, and we ask you to try Hoods
Doo,.i;Ov Sarsapari,la. Il strengthens
! SNG'iCAi and builds up tie system,
creates an appetite, and tones the digestion,
while it eradicates disease Tho peculiar
combination, proportion, ard preparation
Of the vegetable remedies used give to
Hoods Sarsaparilla pcc'.l- IT, I+oos$
lar curative rcwcrs. no y ilSCH
othermedicineh has such record ofwOnderful
cures. Ii you have made up yorr mind to
buy Hoods Sarsar2ril,.. do hot be Induced to
take any ether instead. 1t is Peculiar
Medicine, and IS worthy your confidence.
UonG's S2rsaparii!ais sold by all druggists.
Prepared ly c. l. Hood & Co.. Lowell. Mass.
100 Doses Ono Dollar
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

CUTIcURA REMEDIES are absolutely pure
and the only infallible skin bcautiner and
blood purifier.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

Ex-PkEsIDENT JEFFERSON DA-
Wis will probably be invited to de-
liver an address before Williams
Jewell College at Kansas City,and
from estimations received from
Mr., Davis it is thought he will
accept.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

ONE New York man is suing
another citizen there, claiming
$4,000 damages for his refusal to
let the plaintiff marry his daugh-
ter. 1t is stated to be the first ac-
ton of the sort on record.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

THE Wisconsin Assembly has
passed a bill requiring railway
companies to furnish passes to
members of the Legislature.
They should also have passed
bill requiring hotels 10 board them
free of cost.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

rlIElPLEI, black heads, chapped ana
+ lWIoily skin prevented by CvTIcUpA
MEDIGATEp Soar.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

The Albany News has been in
formed by Captain Hobbs that
the Birmingham syndicate had
closed the trade for the old Column
bus and Cuthbert road. The
morey was to have been paid
Monday.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

THE southern military compa-
MES refuse to enter the national
drill at Washington in May oe-
cause negro companies viii be al
lowed to ticipate. Their ac-
ton is commendable.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

IT is rather early to begin
discussion of the matter, but the
Alapahs Star rushes to the front
with this: ave do not think there
Is any doubt about Albany fur
nishing n candidate for congress
sional honors next year"
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

Sold everywhere. Price, CUrIoUEA,
5Oc.; Soar, 25c., REsoLvENT, 81. Pre-
pared by the Potter DRvG AND CHEMICAL
Co., Bostan. Mass.
Send for How to Cure Skin Diseases, "
III pages, so illustrations, and 100 testimo-
malls.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
The Columbus Southern.

The writer, together with about
fifteen other men from Dawson
and Terrell county, attended the
railroad meeting at Weston on
the 9Th inst. The meeting was
by appointment of Col. G. Gunby
Jordan, of Columbus, for the pur-
pose of awakening tie people of
Weston and Webster county to
their interest in the building of
the Columbus Southern. Speeches
were made by Col. Jordan and
Mr.. Dozier, of Columbus, and
Hon. d. b. Harrell, of Webster,
and Col. l.. G, Hoyl, of Dawson.
From some cause The people of
Weston and Webster, who have
always been distinguished for
their generosity and liberality,
have exhibited considerable apa-
thy in regard to taking stock in
this vital enterprise. The cause
of this indifference has been main
~ from the fact that the people
there, as well as in other localities
on the proposed route, have here
tofore held to the idea that the
roaa would be built anyway, and
that their subscription would
amount to simply a contribution.
Col. Jordan, in his speech, en-
lightened them fully on these
matters by stating positively and
unequivocally that unless $1,000
per mile is taken in stock, right
of way granted and terminal
points secured, the road will
not be made. He also assured
them that the subscription was an
Investment and not a donation, as
many supposed, and would, in a
short time after the completion
of the road, be good paying prop
erty. Colonel Jordan is man
full of energy, fluent speaker, is
conversant with railroad business
and he impressed his hearers that
what he says emanates from an
honest heart. The speeches were
al good, pertinent and effective.
Nothing ut al had been done
prior to that day in Weston.
Soon after the meeting adjourned
$500 were subscribed and good
live committee organized to So
licit subscriptions, and it is now
hoped that Weston will take stock
literally in this enterprise. Citi-
zeDs of Terrell, we can't afford to
lose this road. Other lines are
bidding for Columbus subscrip-
ton and Offering more pecuniary
aid than the line now being loca-
ted is asked to subscribe. If nee
essnry, Terrell should raise her
subscription to $4,000 rather
than lose this, the last opportuni-
ty for US.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

Capt. J. A. Fulton is Agent for
The Sunny South,
The Atlanta Constitution,
The Savannah News and
The Americus Recorder
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

THERE is but one law of right;
and when public sentiment de-
mands the same honesty in politi-
icnl contests az in private life and
personal business, our whole
country will stand on a higher
plane and may look for richer
blessings.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

The Sparta Ishmaelite unfoel-
lngly digs "clan of the valley"
In the short ribs: ut is said that
Pierce Young wants the Austrian
mission. He is as unanimously
wanting rs any public man of his
age and generation well could be. :"
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

DADVjNSkin and Scalp preserved and
OHOi Obeautified by CrTIcURA MEDIcA-
TED Scar.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

N'EUhTIA, Urumary's UiilCe,
TERRELL CoUNTF.I March Nth. 1887.
Whereas, o. d. Stevens. administrator
on the estate of S. L. Williams, deceased.
having in proper form applied for letters
of diSnlission, all persons interested are
hereby notified to show cause, if any they
can, why letters of disnission should not
be granted said administrator at the next
June term, 1887, OF Terrell Court of Ordi
nary. FL. S. BELL,
III Ordinard.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

The wonderful Healing proper
ties of Darbys PsOphyIactic
Fluid in case of 4 accidents, for
Burns, ScaEds, Cuts, Wounds,
etc
It's prompt use Will invariably
relieve pain, promote healing and
prevent Erysipelas, Gangrene, or
Proud Flesh. Owing to the clean
sing and purifying qualities of the
Fluid the most obstinate Ulcers,
Boils, Carbuncles, and Running
Sores are rendered pure and
healthy and speedily cured, no
other application being necessary.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

Your most valuable CUTIcERA RENE
DIES have done my child so much good
that feel like saying this for the benefit
of those who are troubled with skin dis
ease. My little girl was troubled with
Eczema, and tried several doctors and
medicines, but did not do her any good
until l used the CUTICURA REMEDIES,
which speedily cured her, for which owe
you many thanks and many nights of lest.
ANTON BOSSMIER, E,linburs, Ind.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

CUTHBERT has discovered Il at
the Columbus Southern railroad
will hardly be built. 1t has been
telegraphed from that place that
Columbus had better builG there
il we desire connection with deep
water. The Columbus Southern
will be constructed. Columbus
Enquirer-Sun.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

Hon. P. ". JONES, the first bale
man of Georgia, was in Albany
Saturday and reported his cotton
crop more advanced this season
than he ever had it. He says
that his $50 acres If cotton, plant
ed in February, is now six inches
high. To inquiries as to the eff
feet of the cold he said that, while
there had been more cold weather
in March this year than fol many
years previous, yet the cotton had
withstood it remarkably we'll.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14
The Seven Cuticura Bows

These seven beautiful boys owe their
beauty of skin, luxuriance of hair, purity
of blood, and freedom from hereditary
faint or humors to the celebrated CCTIoUEA
REMEDIES.
Thousands of children are born into tbc
word every day with some ecz matous
affection, such as milk crust, scal head,
scurf or dandruiT. sure to develop into an
agonizing eczema, the itching, burning
and designation of which make life pro
longed torture unless properly treated
A warm bath with CUTIoURA SOAP, au
exquisite Skin Bclutitler, and a single ap
plica,i0n of CUTICUgA, the great Skin Cure,
with little CUTcUEA REsOLvENT, the
New Blood Purifier, is often sufficient to
arrest the progress of the disease and
point to a speedy and permanent cure.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14

WESTERN Texas is in great dis
tress over the most disastrous
drought it has had for a quarter
of century. CHASTITY tales are
told of hundreds of families who
are without bread. The whole sec
ton is a heartrending picture
of dire perjury. furnishing babes
c|inging to their dying mothers
breast equal the most painful
scenes in famine-stricken Ireland.
The Dawson journal., 1887-04-14


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Down in the prolific county of
Teifair, the other day, a lady gave
birth to four children. The opin-
ION OF her husband has not been
heard at this office
JoHE SHERMAN has cast an
anchor to windward and is bid
ding against Blaine in the matter
OF social equality. 1t is hard on
The negroes who are asked to rec
ogBize John as an equal.
FIVE negro men were strung up
on one limb the other day at
YorkvTlle, 8. c., for numbering
little white boy. The YorkvilIe
method is short, sharp and deci-
sive.
THE southern military compa-
MES refuse to enter the national
drill at Washington in May oe-
capse negro companies will be al
lowed to ~ticipate. Their ac-
ton is commendabIe.
In Cuthbert there is talk" that
the Columbus Southern will not
be built. Our Cuthbert neighbors
are afflicted with a torpid liver
and can't appreciate the healthy
condition of the Columbus South
ern.
The Albany News has been in
formed by Captain Hobbs that
the Birmingham syndicate had
closed the trade for the old Column
bus and Cuthbert road. The
moEey was to have been paid
Monday.
IT is rather early to begin
discussion of the matter, but the
Alapahs Star rushes to the front
with this: ave do not think there
Is any doubt about Albany fur
nishipg n candidate for congress
Bional honors next year."
THE Wisconsin Assembly has
passed a bill requiring railway
companies to furnish passes to
members of the Legislature.
They should also have passed
bill requiring hotels 10 board them
free of cost.
The Baptist Convention of
Georgia will convene in Albany
on the 2lst inst. Delegates ex-
pecting to attend are requested
by the committee of hospitality
to :end their names Immediately
10 B. A. Collier, Esq.
The Sparta Ishmaelite unfoel-
lngly digs "clan of the valley"
In the short ribs: at is said that
Pierce Young wants the Austrian
mission. He is as unaL imously
wanting as any public man of his
age and generation we'll could be-"
THERE is but one law of right;
and when public sentiment de-
mands the same honesty in politi-
icnl contests az in private life and
personal business, our whole
country will stand on higher
plane and may look for richer
blessings.
Az effort will be made to have
congress pass n bill pensioning
men on the union side who hired
substitutes in the late war. The
next thing in order is for some
fellow to introduce bill to pen
sion the brave boys who hid out
IN swamps.
SAYS the Gainesville Courant:
at is refreshing to know that
there Is an increased demand for
watermelon seed in the lower end
OF the State, Soon the festive
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-21
Circuit Court.

Circuit court has been in session sine.
noon yesterday. bat does not lind buSinrS,
pressing very hard to-day "n account ot
continuances, etc. The following entries
have already been made:
Margaret \. Grove rt al. vs. t-org.
Spence Tried, argued and submitted
Gondhrart Bros. X CO. vs.. SuSan ID.
Blessing and Samuel Sullivan ri al. Con
tinu-d by consent.
First Uniyersalist church of Springfield
". Emrilne Pierce Passed.
Marcellus q. Miller W.. John Drinkel Fl
al. Petition ia error dismissed at plsintiit''
costs.
Josiah \. Miller vS. same defendants
Entry same.
John II. johnson ei al. ". K t. Evan,
ri al executors. Settled and costs paid.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-21
DELIGHTFUL RECEPTION.
MI. and Mrs. }. r. Heneifiuger Entertsit
Last Evening Very successfully.

MI. and Mrs. }. r. Hefeifiuger Entertain
Last Evening Very successfully.
Mr. and Mrs j. f. Heffelfgner gave avery
delightful reception last tMonday) evening
al their biiou residence, No. ~ west Null
berry street. The affair was in honor of
Col. and Mrs W. }. White, and Miss Lillian
Bowman of kenton, who is Mrs. Heffelin-
gers guest, and a young lady Of many per
sonal charms. The reception was signii-
cant. in the third place, Of Mr.. and Mrs.
these conspired together Ia make II all event
of much prominence IN the social calendar.
Col and Mrs. White assisted the host AMI
hostess IN receiving, and all four did the
honur, most gracefully. The ,houSe. which
is admirably arranged for social purposes.
WAS bright and fragrant with flowers, the
mantei IN the front parior being perfect
pyramid of foliage and col"r. Nearly one
hundred guests were present, most ui them
married people. Foreman's full orchestra
furnished excellent music, and the evening
WAS given over 10 social ob>ervanceS OF an
animated character. The hours were from
80 to ] |.
AL All dppItpfldtr time udlhil ltpdSt
suitable To the time and temperature WAS
served in four courses. There is aS much
in the manner OF serving Il supper as in its
menu and 10th, last evening, were uneN-
ceptiOnable.
Among the guests Of the evening were
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dickson, Mr.. and
Mrs. f.. b. Gorsuch, Mr.. and Mrs. \. X
Ludlow. Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. EdmistOn, Mrs.
oaliie Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. ID. {. Putnam,
DIR. Rust and wife. Rev. and Mrs. Frank
Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. o. q. Rouse, Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Buell.. Charles John, Miss
La Fare, Mr.. and Mrs {. W. Burns, Mr.
and Ms d. NJ. Burns, Mr.. and Mrs. }. L.
Coleman. Mrs. Helen NJ. Conklin. Miss
Ida Goebe, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Miller,
Judge and Mr.. John {. Miller. Mr. and
Mrs. Gearge II. Knight, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Wren, Mr. and Mrs. John Simpson,
Mr. Ed Kinnane Misses Annie and Agnes
Burrows. Mr.. Chat Ogden. Miss Laura Og-
den Mrs. Fuller Trump, Miss Name Wins
low. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. NJ. Doup. Miss Ella Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe A. Spahr, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. A.
Wise. Mr. and Mrs. l.. II. Purcell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex. Humphreys, Mr.. and Mrs. J. }.
Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. John Clarke; DIR.
GriSwold and wife. Mr.. Duncan Ayers, Miss
Flora Ayers, Miss Eitie Hunter. Mr.. Mac
Hunter all of l. rbana.